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Children's Aikido Martial Arts Classes in New Orleans at NOLA Aikido
Aikido is an ideal martial art for children because it emphasizes peaceful conflict resolution. It is fun and allows your child to learn and grow together with other children. Collaboration is key, and competition is kept to a minimum (reserved only for games). Your child will feel safe to explore all kinds of movement. While learning awareness, discipline, and self-defense, children of all ages also increase flexibility, balance, proper posture, strength, and overall fitness. Above all Aikido is a lot of fun for children (and adults) of all ages and can safely be practiced from as early as 4 years old. It is an ideal physical activity for children, educating the physical, intellectual, and emotional intelligences at the same time.
Our children's classes are offered for three different age groups (with teenagers being welcome to practice with our adults):
PEACEFUL SAMURAI: For our youngest children, beginning around age 4. Helps students learn to use their bodies in fun, interactive ways. Movement, breathing, stretching, and balance are all developed in the context of games.
• SCHEDULE: TUESDAYS 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
• CLASS FEE $60.00/MONTH
PEACEFUL NINJA: For young children, beginning around age 7. Introduces students to classical Aikido in a step-by-step fashion in accord with the abilities and emotional maturity of those involved. Through connection studies and grounded movement, students learn that yielding can be powerful and that gentleness can be strong.
• SCHEDULE: MONDAYS (WITH PEACEFUL WARRIORS) AND THURSDAYS 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• CLASS FEE $70.00/MONTH*
PEACEFUL WARRIORS: For older children, beginning around age 10. Continues the practice of principles and techniques of classical Aikido with an emphasis on the development of communicative competence, emotional intelligence, self-regulation, anger management, and healthy social interaction. Students develop strength and flexibility while exploring responsible uses of power.
• SCHEDULE: MONDAYS (WITH PEACEFUL NINJAS) & WEDNESDAYS 4:30 - 5:50
• CLASS FEE $70.00/MONTH*
*New Student Special (2 months of classes plus practice outfit), and Additional Child Discount available. (Please see class fees for more info.)
TEENAGERS
Teenagers from the age of approximately 13 (and older children who have attended several semesters
of the Peaceful Warrior classes), will have the opportunity to attend the adult basic classes when they are ready.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The first class is free so your child can try it out and see if s/he enjoys it. Please have your child wear sweat pants and a t-shirt to class so they can freely and comfortably move. Please no shorts or jeans.
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